vorlon1 Posted April 20 Report Posted April 20 (edited) Posting this for a friend: https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1897992-2002-MOONEY-M20S-EAGLE.html?catid=20590 Very nice plane. UPDATE: See text and pics below. Edited April 22 by vorlon1 Add information 1 Quote
LANCECASPER Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 He should make sure prospective buyers know that it's an Eagle 2 - which has a 3 blade MacCauley prop for 33% better take-off performance, electric rudder trim (which the original Eagle didn't have and is especially important if you upgrade to the 310hp STC), two color paint scheme (less important years later, but it was a nice upgrade at the time). Although it will need to have the Moritz gauges replaced at some point, since they fail one by one, there are a few options now for certified engine monitors. He should be sure the ad shows useful load, which is a strong point on the Eagle. 1 Quote
Schllc Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 What does it cost to convert this to 310? is it just prop governor and fuel flow like the o2? Quote
LANCECASPER Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 11 hours ago, Schllc said: What does it cost to convert this to 310? is it just prop governor and fuel flow like the o2? In this case it would be the STC ($4995), a Hartzell Top prop with governor set to 2700, a new Tach that shows 2700 rpm and whatever labor is involved. This would be a good time to change out the Moritz engine gauges to a JPI, EI or Garmin. 1 Quote
Niko182 Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 16 hours ago, Schllc said: What does it cost to convert this to 310? is it just prop governor and fuel flow like the o2? When I budgeted for it in 2019 it was around 22k but ended up spending like 11k all in because I ended up finding a used prop a lot cheaper. Probably right now you can bank on around 25 to 30k. The props are around 15000. The STC is 4995 if you can find a place that’s willing to sell it for that cost, but most places I talked to are selling it for 7 to 10k with their own mark up. The governor gets sent in and switched to a different variation. Fuel flow increases and you need a tach that has a 2700 redline. Fuel tank sticker that indicate 89 gallons are required too. Takeoff weight is also increase 3368 from 3200. In this case it would probably get the full 168 pound increase since the prop weighs about the same. I went from the toothpick 2 blade to 310 conversion and the difference is startling. The plane with 244hp and a 2 blade is a pig on the ground roll, especially at the 3200 gross. Climb is alright. Cruise was pretty much unchanged. I am of the opinion that the rudder trim isn’t needed, but I also haven’t flown a Mooney with rudder trim, and a lot of the time I do wish I had it. I just know it doesn’t need the rudder trim, since it’s been fine for the 1100 hours I’ve put on it in the last 4 or 5 years. It does need a lot of right rudder though, especially on a cold day at sea level. 1 1 Quote
vorlon1 Posted April 21 Author Report Posted April 21 Other things I can add: BOTH the 530 and 430 were checked/overhauled by Garmin about three years ago, so there's that. Front seats have the LEMO plugs with Bose headsets (and maybe all four, I don't recall). I'm constantly impressed with how smooth the engine runs. It'll be worth every penny. Quote
Schllc Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 36 minutes ago, vorlon1 said: Other things I can add: BOTH the 530 and 430 were checked/overhauled by Garmin about three years ago, so there's that. Front seats have the LEMO plugs with Bose headsets (and maybe all four, I don't recall). I'm constantly impressed with how smooth the engine runs. It'll be worth every penny. I hope you know I was not bashing your plane as it’s configured. I was curious, and am certain anyone seriously looking has the same questions. good luck, it’s a beautiful paint scheme and it’s obvious the engine has been run lightly with the large derating. Quote
Rmfriday Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 The link to barnstormers works but I can’t seam to find it when I go to the BS classifieds home page or the Mooney page. Just a heads up that it might not be getting the views it deserves. beautiful airplane ! Quote
vorlon1 Posted April 22 Author Report Posted April 22 16 hours ago, Schllc said: I hope you know I was not bashing your plane as it’s configured. I was curious, and am certain anyone seriously looking has the same questions. good luck, it’s a beautiful paint scheme and it’s obvious the engine has been run lightly with the large derating. Naah, didn't take it that way at all. No worries! Quote
vorlon1 Posted April 22 Author Report Posted April 22 On 4/20/2024 at 5:33 PM, vorlon1 said: Posting this for a friend: https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1897992-2002-MOONEY-M20S-EAGLE.html?catid=20590 Very nice plane. Text and pics copied from Barnstormers ad. 2002 MOONEY M20S EAGLE • $225,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • White over blue, excellent condition, original paint, hangared since new. Serial 30-0064, Registration N10021, Total time - approx 1311 hrs...131 hrs since 6 new cylinders on 9/14/2019. Continental 244HP IO-550G. Avionics - Garmin W530 and W430. WAAS equipped and ADS-B compliant. S-Tec 30 auto pilot with altitude hold. Speed brakes and stand by vac equipped. Hangared in Wilmington NC. • PM me for contact information , Owner and plane - located Wilmington, NC 28409 Quote
Shadrach Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 Eagle UL is often impressive. Probably should be included. Quote
Mac80 Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 On 4/22/2024 at 8:21 PM, Shadrach said: Eagle UL is often impressive. Probably should be included. Can you translate eagle UL? Quote
Fly Boomer Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 5 minutes ago, Mac80 said: Can you translate eagle UL? @Shadrach can certainly speak for himself, but I read that as M20S Useful Load. 3 1 Quote
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